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Brow-Beaten: The Worst. Eyebrows. Ever.

Eyebrows get little love—and much less recognition than other facial hair—but even George Clooney would look like Lord Voldemort without them. Here, a look back at some underappreciated moments in eyebrow history.

To be hairless from head to toe was a sign of beauty in ancient Egypt, so men plucked or shaved their brows and then drew them back on thicker with black powder. Works best if you're also decked out in a pharaoh costume.